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Kayak With Dolphins in Historic Shem Creek
Coastal Expeditions
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pelyab
32 days ago
Absolutely incredible experience hunting for fossils on Morris Island with Coastal Expeditions. Jackie was incredible and her ability to pick out fossils in the sand seemed like a superpower. I can't wait to go back.
Paddle into the heart of Charleston’s most iconic tidal creek on this guided kayak adventure. From our private dock on Shem Creek, you’ll slip past shrimp boats and oyster beds into quiet saltmarshes alive with wildlife. Keep your eyes open for bottlenose dolphins surfacing nearby, pelicans diving for fish, and graceful egrets hunting along the banks. In summer months, even manatees and sea turtles visit these waters. Along the way, your naturalist guide shares stories of Lowcountry history and ecology, ensuring the experience is both fun and enriching. Stable kayaks, expert instruction, and small group sizes make this tour safe and enjoyable for all ages. Whether you’re a first-time paddler or seasoned adventurer, this is one of the best ways to see Charleston from the water.
Departure Point
- Coastal Expeditions is located at the end of Mill Street on the left. Parking is available in the private lot. If the lot is full, public parking is available on Mill or Scott Streets. Check in upstairs in the Coastal Expeditions office.
- Coastal Expeditions is located at the end of Mill Street on the left. Parking is available in the private lot. If the lot is full, public parking is available on Mill or Scott Streets. Check in upstairs in the Coastal Expeditions office.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek514 Mill Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Once you check in at Coastal Expeditions, your guides will prepare your group for the adventure by fitting your gear and offering a brief safety and instruction on how to sea kayak. Once we're on the water, we'll take a minute to get our "sea legs" before we paddle down towards the historic portion of Shem Creek and Charleston Harbor. We will return to this point at the end of the tour.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Shem Creek ParkColeman Boulevard, , Mount Pleasant, South CarolinaHistoric Shem Creek is one of the most iconic spots in Charleston and is known for its shrimp boats, seafood restaurants and wildlife. Bottlenose dolphins frequent this creek and will often breach just feet away from your kayak. In the summers, manatees call Shem Creek home and loggerhead turtles will occasionally pop above the surface. As you pass by the shrimp boats and oyster-lined marshes, you see Charleston Harbor and the Holy City Skyline. The Netflix show Outer Banks films on Shem Creek and your guide can show you familiar places where Pogues hang out!Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Kayaking Gear (Sea Kayak, Paddle, Personal Flotation Device)
- 2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour
- Professional Guide with storytelling & safety skills
- Dry Bag (to keep phone & personal belongings from getting wet)
Paddle into the heart of Charleston’s most iconic tidal creek on this guided kayak adventure. From our private dock on Shem Creek, you’ll slip past shrimp boats and oyster beds into quiet saltmarshes alive with wildlife. Keep your eyes open for bottlenose dolphins surfacing nearby, pelicans diving for fish, and graceful egrets hunting along the banks. In summer months, even manatees and sea turtles visit these waters. Along the way, your naturalist guide shares stories of Lowcountry history and ecology, ensuring the experience is both fun and enriching. Stable kayaks, expert instruction, and small group sizes make this tour safe and enjoyable for all ages. Whether you’re a first-time paddler or seasoned adventurer, this is one of the best ways to see Charleston from the water.
Departure Point
- Coastal Expeditions is located at the end of Mill Street on the left. Parking is available in the private lot. If the lot is full, public parking is available on Mill or Scott Streets. Check in upstairs in the Coastal Expeditions office.
- Coastal Expeditions is located at the end of Mill Street on the left. Parking is available in the private lot. If the lot is full, public parking is available on Mill or Scott Streets. Check in upstairs in the Coastal Expeditions office.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek514 Mill Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Once you check in at Coastal Expeditions, your guides will prepare your group for the adventure by fitting your gear and offering a brief safety and instruction on how to sea kayak. Once we're on the water, we'll take a minute to get our "sea legs" before we paddle down towards the historic portion of Shem Creek and Charleston Harbor. We will return to this point at the end of the tour.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Shem Creek ParkColeman Boulevard, , Mount Pleasant, South CarolinaHistoric Shem Creek is one of the most iconic spots in Charleston and is known for its shrimp boats, seafood restaurants and wildlife. Bottlenose dolphins frequent this creek and will often breach just feet away from your kayak. In the summers, manatees call Shem Creek home and loggerhead turtles will occasionally pop above the surface. As you pass by the shrimp boats and oyster-lined marshes, you see Charleston Harbor and the Holy City Skyline. The Netflix show Outer Banks films on Shem Creek and your guide can show you familiar places where Pogues hang out!Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Kayaking Gear (Sea Kayak, Paddle, Personal Flotation Device)
- 2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour
- Professional Guide with storytelling & safety skills
- Dry Bag (to keep phone & personal belongings from getting wet)
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pelyab
Absolutely incredible experience hunting for fossils on Morris Island with Coastal Expeditions. Jackie was incredible and her ability to pick out fossils in the sand seemed like a superpower. I can't wait to go back.
philippa_a
Morgan was a lovely tour guide! Had a great day on the water with our family-everyone had a great time!
shanepW7636MX
Phenomenal experience with my wife. Very relaxing and informative. Colleen was amazing and extremely down to earth with a ton of knowledge of the area & ecosystem. We will 100% be returning!
Leon B
We had a great experience kayaking through the harbor and into the marsh lands. Our guide Heidi was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and the animals, she loved telling and explaining to us what we were seeing. I found it very relaxing and a great experience. I would recommend it.
Leon & Jena
stevekB2488YL
A wonderful evening with Bo! Abby had us we could handle the tour - it was 49 degrees!! Her medical latex glove trick worked. Bo was incredibly knowledgeable of the shorebirds, marshes, tides, and history of the area. A very passionate man that obviously loves his job, but more so, the ecological mission of Coastal Expeditions. Don’t hesitate…just Go!